Escudero calls on COA to check gov’t spending on infomercials

MANILA — Senator Francis Escudero, chair of the Senate finance committee, urged the Commission on Audit to investigate how certain government agencies are spending its budget on...

Pimentel to Binay: Why spend money on ad? Just face Senate subcommittee

MANILA — Senator Aquilino ‘Koko’ Pimentel III questions Vice President Jejomar ‘Jojo’ Binay’s decision to use a newspaper ad to clarify issues surrounding him and his...

Binay confronts policemen barricading Makati City Hall

MANILA — After the Office of the Ombudsman issued the second suspension order against Makati City Mayor Jejomar Erwin ‘JunJun’ Binay Jr., throngs of supporters flocked to...

Binay receives second suspension, Peña takes over anew

MANILA – Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay received his second suspension order on Tuesday in connection with corruption allegations against him and his family. Makati...

Nancy Binay: ‘Administration using various tactics to intimidate us’

MANILA — For Senator Nancy Binay, the second suspension order issued by the Office of the Ombudsman against her brother, Makati City Mayor Jejomar Erwin ‘JunJun’...

Toronto Pride parade sees politicians, celebrities unite despite downpours

TORONTO — Cold temperatures and a constant drizzle didn’t seem to dampen spirits at Toronto’s 35th annual Pride parade, which brought together a diverse group of...

Ramadan dinner at PM’s house sign of increased influence of Muslim vote

OTTAWA — This spring, 21 Toronto-area imams used a Friday sermon for a singular message — the need for Muslims to vote in the federal election...

Comelec allowed to change contents of Certificate of Candidacy — Jimenez

MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is allowed to change the contents of the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) filed by candidates during elections. “Yes, we...

LP stalwart: VP Binay is sourgraping

Comelec chairman Bautista admits he has no biometrics yet

MANILA — Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Jose Andres Bautista admitted that he himself has no biometrics but intends to have it taken soon. In a...